Papa Deli Memphis by Byte Me Ok
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Downtown Deli and owner in Memphis Tennessee.... One of my favorites images I took in my favorite town.....
Nikon FE SLR.. B&W with a tad sepia added
Comments (13)
bevchiron
The sepia really works for this image.
Rork1973
I bet whatever food he sells sometimes tastes like cigar! What film did you use ? I love the gray and the sharpness.
Byte Me Ok
Hey thank you both for your comments!.. Rork I can't remember exactly what film I used but I think it was either Kodak T-Max 400 (TMY) or Ilford Delta 400... It was shot in natural light that came from the large windows at the front of the deli, but I usually use a fast film for these type of shots..Usually 400 ISO, but I will sometimes go as high as 1600, depending...
doruksal
Why so soft focused..? Well, this surely is your choice, and I'm respectful, but IMHO a razor sharp pic would be stronger. The owner of the deli is a damn fine poser... :)
Michelle A.
I can see why you like it so much Byte Me.....this is a great image!
Byte Me Ok
Thank you doruksal and Michelle for your comments.. doruksal, the reason for the softer focus was to lessen the harsh surrounding of this poor little deli and to empathize my main subject the deli owner.. He was a sweet southern gentleman, like an angel from a Deli heaven and I think the soft focus kinda gave it a saintly look... But Rork is right, everything did taste a bit like a cigar... lol
amokery
This is a wonderful image. Almost like a glimpse of the past.
Schmock
what a great photo, cindy, im waiting that humphrey b. comes in and asks for a milshake
nitro115
Perfect.
BillSiegrist
Greetings! Well done...Since Memphis is my hometown this photo is meaningful to me in bringing back memories when I wandered the downtown area years ago. Now living in Austin. Keep'em coming! Kind regards, Bill Siegrist Bill@TexasCEF.org
woodro2
MY GOSH!!!! Born in W. Tn (Memphis), lived from birth till age 3 in Earle, Arkansas, then till 6th grade in Mid Tn (Nashville) and been in E. Tn (just east of Knoxville), now going on 40 years. Incredible pic! Having flashbacks! Still go back once a year to see family, old haunts (Pink Palace, etc.) and have some of the best BBQ east of the Mississippi! Thanks for the memories! chipstuff22@yahoo.com
PhrankPower
Great shot! Do you remember exactly where it was? Living in Memphis, I would love to visit this place, and I don't think I've been there before.
davidm
Great photo and a great character! SUPERB! :-)